“The Norman Edge”
Lancaster University
14 December 2010

The European branch of the Haskins Society is proud to join with Lancaster University to sponsor a one-day conference on the “The Norman Edge”. Among the speakers scheduled are Matthew Strickland, Lindsey Hunter, Lean ni Cleirigh, Max Liebermann, and others. For further information on the conference, please contact Ewen Johnson by email; for more on the collaborative research project, “The Norman Edge: Identity and State-Formation on the Frontiers of Europe” hosted by Lancaster University, visit the project web site.

“Les Cartulaires Normands”
Le Centre Michel Boûard at Caen
3-4 April 2009

This round table discussion will review the research on cartularies over the last twenty years, as well as look ahead to challenges and opportunities, including scientific problems and the role of digital technology. More information and registration can be found here.

“Wessex and the Norman Conquest”
The Wessex Centre for History and Archaeology at the University of Winchester
20 September 2008

The central role of Wessex in the tenth century is well recognized, but what about during the eleventh, especially amid the shifting politics that preceded the Norman Conquest? And, of course, afterwards... More information can be found here.

“The BT @ the BM: NEW RESEARCH ON THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY”
An International Conference at the British Museum
15-16 July 2008

This conference focuses on new research on the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. More information about this conference can be found here.

“EARLY ENGLISH LAW”
A Centenary Conference on Die Gesetze der Angelsachsen of Felix Leibermann (1903-1916)
16-17 July 2008

Aconference to celebrate the centenary of the publication of Liebermann's work, evaluate its impact, explore new work on early English law, and launch a new edition of texts. The conference will be held at the University of London, jointly sponsored by the Institute of Historical Research, the Institute of English Studies, and Advanced Legal Studies; it is co-organized by Stefan Jurasinski, Bruce O'Brien, Lisi Oliver, and Andrew Rabin. Papers will cover Historiography, Evidence, Philology, Law, and Editing. Featured speakers include John Hudson, R. D. Fulk, and Mary Richards. All sessions will be plenary, and the organizer invites proposals for panels as well as for individual papers. Contact Bruce O'Brien (bobrien@umw.edu) in regards to these proposals.